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National News
Madurai Airport Declared as an International Airport by the Union Cabinet
- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, approved the declaration of Madurai Airport in Madurai, Tamil Nadu as an International Airport.
- Madurai Airport, situated in the famous temple city of Madurai, is among the oldest airports in Tamil Nadu, enhancing its role in domestic and international connectivity.
Uttar Pradesh Signs MoU with OneOTT Intertainment Ltd to Expand High-Speed Broadband under ‘Project Ganga’
- The Uttar Pradesh government signed an initial pact with OneOTT Intertainment Ltd, a subsidiary of the Hinduja Group, to expand high-speed broadband connectivity across the state under ‘Project Ganga’.
- The MoU, signed between the State Transformation Commission and OneOTT Intertainment Ltd, aims to provide high-speed internet to over 20 lakh households in the next two to three years.
- Under Project Ganga (Government Assisted Network for Growth and Advancement), the initiative is expected to benefit nearly one crore people and promote technology-driven employment opportunities for youth in the state.
About Uttar Pradesh
- Capital – Lucknow
- Chief Minister – Yogi Adityanath
- Governor – Anandiben Patel
International Malaria Conference 2026 Held in New Delhi
- The International Malaria Conference 2026 was held in New Delhi and organised by the ICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research under the Indian Council of Medical Research.
- The conference focused on accelerating global efforts for malaria control and elimination, with the theme: “Discovery, Development and Delivery: Driving Malaria Elimination and Beyond.”
- India aims to eliminate malaria by 2030 under the National Framework for Malaria Elimination, highlighting the country’s commitment to public health goals.
NITI Aayog Partners with Tata Electronics Private Limited to Boost Electronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing in India
- NITI Aayog partnered with Tata Electronics Private Limited to promote the growth of electronics manufacturing in India, supporting the country’s industrial development goals.
- The partnership aligns with government initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat, aiming to strengthen domestic capabilities in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing.
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India)
- Founded – 1st January 2015
- Preceding – Planning Commission (15th March 1950)
- Headquarters – New Delhi
- Chairperson – Narendra Modi
- Vice Chairperson – Suman K Bery
- CEO – Nidhi Chhibber (replaec B. V. R. Subrahmanyam)
- NITI Aayog comes under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
NHAI Signs MoU with Commercial Vehicle Aggregator Platforms to Enhance Safety and Efficiency on National Highways
- The National Highways Authority of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with commercial vehicle aggregator platforms to enhance commuting ease, safety, and efficiency for commercial vehicle drivers and fleet operators on National Highways in New Delhi.
- Under the agreement, aggregator platforms will integrate the Rajmargyatra App and a dedicated Call 1033 feature, enabling timely safety communication and one-click access to the National Highway Helpline.
- The initiative will also include Vishisht Saarthi commercial driver recognition to encourage safe driving, along with Jan Bhagidari – Driver-Led Reporting, allowing geo-tagged reporting of National Highway issues to be integrated with the Rajmargyatra ecosystem for centralized resolution.
Banking And Financial News
SBI Named Strongest Indian Bank with AAA+ Brand Rating
- State Bank of India (SBI) has been named the strongest Indian bank and the 16th strongest globally, earning the AAA+ brand strength rating, highlighting its reputation, customer trust, and brand resilience in the global banking sector.
- HDFC Bank remains India’s most valuable banking brand, valued at $12.4 billion, despite a 7% YoY decline, and improved its global brand strength ranking, reflecting strong customer confidence and influence.
- ICICI Bank showed a 19% YoY increase in brand value to $5.5 billion and improved its global rank to 76th, indicating a strong growth trajectory among Indian private sector banks.
Appointment News
Kavinder Gupta Sworn in as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh
- Kavinder Gupta took oath as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Shimla.
- The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia, the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
About Himachal Pradesh
- Capital – Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
- Chief Minister – Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu
- Deputy Chief Minister – Mukesh Agnihotri
- Governor – Kavinder Gupta
Jishnu Dev Varma Sworn in as the New Governor of Maharashtra
- Jishnu Dev Varma was sworn in as the Governor of Maharashtra at Darbar Hall, Lok Bhavan, Mumbai. The oath was administered by Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay, Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.
- Varma succeeded Acharya Devvrat, who was holding additional charge as Maharashtra Governor
About Maharashtra
- Capital – Mumbai
- Chief Minister – Devendra Fadnavis (3rd time)
- Deputy Chief Minister – Eknath Sindhe & Sunetra Pawar
- Governor – Jishnu Dev Varma
Mojtaba Khamenei Appointed as the Third Supreme Leader of Iran
- Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed as the third Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran by Iran’s Assembly of Experts, succeeding his father, Ali Khamenei.
- His appointment followed the death of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes earlier in the conflict, creating the vacancy for the country’s highest authority.
- The leadership transition marks only the third time in the Islamic Republic’s history that a new Supreme Leader has been named since its establishment in 1979, highlighting continuity amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
About Iran
- Capital – Tehran
- Currency – Rial
- Supreme Leader – Mojtaba Khamenei
Sports News
BCCI Announces Record ₹131 Crore Cash Reward for Suryakumar Yadav and India’s T20 World Cup-Winning Team
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a record ₹131 crore cash reward for Suryakumar Yadav and the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team following their historic triumph in Ahmedabad.
- This reward is the highest ever in Indian cricket, surpassing the ₹125 crore awarded to Rohit Sharma and his team after winning the T20 World Cup in Barbados two years ago.
- For context, India’s Champions Trophy-winning team received ₹58 crore, and last year’s Women’s World Cup-winning team was awarded ₹51 crore, highlighting the scale of the new reward.
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